ER Veterinary Externship - Hands-On Mentorship and Stipends

United Veterinary Care; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends for travel and lodging

Job summary

United Veterinary Care offers externships for veterinary students across a network of more than 100 hospital locations in over 20 states. Externships are designed for clinical-year students and emphasize hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings, with mentorship and case discussions integrated into the experience.

Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs, and participants will be supervised by experienced vets while gaining confidence in clinical skills in a

Qualifications

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Priority scheduling is given to students in clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit.
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in cases under supervision of an experienced veterinarian and skilled support staff.
• Be included in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments.
• Demonstrate professional communication with supervising veterinarians and team during case discussions.

Job description

United Veterinary Care offers externships for veterinary students across a network of more than 100 hospital locations in over 20 states. Externships are designed for clinical-year students and emphasize hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings, with mentorship and case discussions integrated into the experience.

Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs, and participants will be supervised by experienced vets while gaining confidence in clinical skills in a